Gijs Dutry van Haeften

Gijs Dutry van Haeften is a seasoned professional in strategic finance, operations, and venture capital, currently serving as Chief of Staff at Amplify Life Insurance since August 2023. With roles as a Venture Partner at Republic and a Venture Capital Advisor at EdenBase, Gijs specializes in investment thesis development, sourcing, screening, due diligence, and portfolio support. Previous experience includes being the Director of Venture Strategy at Washington & Hyde, where Gijs focused on strategic finance and investor readiness for pre-Series B startups, and founding SLAW, a company aimed at making plant-based food more accessible. Earlier roles include advising for various firms and investing in notable tech startups during a tenure at Plug and Play Tech Center. Educational qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Economics from Durham University and an International Baccalaureate from Sevenoaks School.